Description

Get ready for a rich and rustic dinner idea with this quick and easy recipe. Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is a weeknight pasta dish loaded with juicy chicken, buttery linguine, and a bold, garlicky cowboy butter sauce. Perfect for those craving cozy comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen, this dish hits all the right notes—tangy, creamy, a bit spicy, and full of flavor.

Whether you’re looking for new dinner ideas or just want a hearty, satisfying meal to add to your list of easy recipes, this pasta delivers. Great for family dinners, casual hosting, or an indulgent solo treat. Plus, it’s a versatile and delicious way to use chicken in your rotation.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp lemon juice (plus zest of 1 lemon)

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook until golden and done, about 5-6 minutes. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic, Dijon, lemon juice and zest, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2 minutes.
Return chicken and add pasta. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve hot with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner